Criminal Prosecution

187 Fleet Street offers breadth and depth of experience in prosecuting cases of the utmost gravity.

We are able to provide skilfully judged and timely advice for any aspect of an investigation and prosecution.

We are leaders in prosecuting complex fraud, corporate and financial crime and cases with an international dimension. Members of Chambers are especially able to draw on decades of experience in leading large prosecution teams to success in the criminal courts.

187 Fleet Street have prosecuted some of the highest profile cases in recent decades involving murder, organised crime, fraud and international drugs’ conspiracies. Our junior barristers are appointed to the panels of the principal prosecuting agencies. Chambers offers experienced jury advocates to prosecute cases involving the full range of offences involving violence, drugs, sexual offences and dishonesty.

In prosecutions involving sensitive inquiries and operations, 187 Fleet Street offers an experienced field of expertise. Members of Chambers are particularly experienced in prosecutions with which involve public interest immunity, sensitive issues relating to disclosure and multi-agency co-operation.

Our prosecution barristers regularly act for the principal government agencies:

CPS (incorporating RCPO)

HMRC

SFO

DWP

Financial Services Authority

SOCA

HM Treasury Solicitors

HSE

The Environment Agency

MHRA

OFT

BIS

To instruct a barrister or discuss your case further, Chambers has a dedicated clerking team led by our Senior Clerk, John Pyne.

Criminal Prosecution

Queen's Counsel

Junior Barristers

Recent Cases

Criminal Prosecution

R v Taylor - Brian Reece prosecutes research scientist and former schoolteacher for long-term abuse of young girl.

Criminal Prosecution

Money Laundering - Brian Reece Leading for Prosecution in series of money laundering trials with a total of 19 defendants, which involved tracing the proceeds of cheques stolen by postmen in London, Canada and USA, and the linked online frauds revealed.

Criminal Prosecution

CPS Panel - Chambers is pleased to announce the appointment of 32 Members to the CPS Advocates Panel.

Criminal Prosecution

R v White and Shepherd - Richard Christie QC and Matthew Bagnall secure convictions against two drug dealers who murdered their friend and rival having lured him to dense woodland, beaten him over the head with baseball bats and cut his throat.

Criminal Prosecution

Criminal Prosecution

Sex Trafficking - Richard Burrington acts as trial counsel for the prosecution in the first case of sex trafficking taken to court by Essex Police force." http://m.essexchronicle.co.uk/Romanian-women-human-trafficked-worhttp://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-essex-32240272

Criminal Prosecution

Fraud - Brian Reece Leading for prosecution in series of trials with a total of 27 defendants involving the dishonest manipulation by ticket-office staff of Oyster Card system

Criminal Prosecution

Historical Sexual Abuse - Brian Reece prosecuting 39 year old for sex offences committed against his sisters when he was aged 10 - 14 and they were aged between 6 and 12. Successfully resisted appeal against conviction

Criminal Prosecution

Burglary - Brian Reece prosecuting organised criminal network responsible for at least 30 high-value house burglaries. Main defendant was just out of prison following sentence for identical course of conduct.

Criminal Prosecution

Criminal Prosecution

R v Bergin and Simms - Richard Christie QC and Peter Clark secured convictions against two men charged with attempted murder, aggravated burglary and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life following a brutal attack on millionaire businessman.